2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID tow

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Adapter
socket
Towing eyelet Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench Spare tire
Jack

588 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all toolsRemove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the
reverse side. Put the flat tire on the ground
with the outer side facing up and
install the holding bracket.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Turn the spare tire clamp bolt clockwise with a jack handle
and adapter socket until you hear a click.
Stow the jack and all tools.
STEP1
STEP2
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 517)
STEP3
STEP4

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 517)
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the
hook securely.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 240)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

622 6-1. Specifications
Type B
Tire sizeP245/55R19 103S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Driving under normal conditions
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such speeds
are permitted by law) Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
front tires and rear tires. Never exceed the
maximum cold tire infl ation pressure indi-
cated on the tire sidewall.
When towing trailer Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to the
rear tires. Never exceed the maximum cold
tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 19  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

664 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 222
Defogger Rear window ......................... 304
Side mirrors ........................... 304
Dimensions............................... 610
Dinghy towing .......................... 279
Display Energy flow .............................39
Multi-information display ....... 207
Trip information ..................... 207
Warning message ................. 577
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 492
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 439
Wattage ................................. 623
Doors
Door lock ..................... 48, 61, 67
Door windows........................ 112
Side mirrors ........................... 110
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 570
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 173
Correct posture ..................... 134
Procedures ............................ 172
Winter driving tips.................. 256 “ECON” switch......................... 195
Eco Driving Mode .................... 195
Electric power steering ........... 239
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 596
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 558
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................ 577
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................ 75
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 596
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 592
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 594
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 598
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 567
If the warning light turns on........................................ 567
If you have a flat tire ............. 579
If you lose your keys ............. 595
If you think something is wrong .................................. 566
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 607
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 560
If your vehicle overheats ....... 602DE

668 Alphabetical index
Odometer .................................. 200
Off-road precautions ............... 246
OilEngine oil .............................. 502
Opener
Back door ................................72
Fuel filler door ....................... 120
Glass hatch .............................81
Hood...................................... 496
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 110
Outside temperature display .................................... 207
Overhead console .................... 445
Overheating, Hybr id system ... 602
Parking brake ........................... 198
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 548
Switch.................................... 218
Wattage ................................. 623
Personal/interior lights
Switch.................................... 440
Wattage ................................. 623
Power outlet ............................. 458
Power switch ............................ 183
Power windows ........................ 112 Radiator .................................... 508
Radio ......................................... 316
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............. 300
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............. 297
Rear seat Adjustment .............................. 88
Folding down second
seatback ............................... 89
Folding down third
seatback ............................... 91
Removing the second center seat ............................ 92
Stowing the second center seat ............................ 92
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................... 409
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 548
Wattage................................. 623
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 475
Rear view monitor system ...... 235
Rear window defogger ............ 304
Rear window wiper .................. 229
Replacing Fuses .................................... 535
Key battery ............................ 532
Light bulbs............................. 548
Tires ...................................... 579
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................ 646
Reset the maintenance data ......................................... 486O
P
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671
Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 579
Total load capacity .................. 255
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 279
Emergency towing ................ 561
Trailer towing ........................ 260
TRAC ........................................ 239
Traction control ....................... 239
Transmission ........................... 194
Trip information....................... 207
Trip meter................................. 200
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 548
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 623 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................456
Wattage .................................623
Vanity mirrors...........................456
VDIM ..........................................239
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........27
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ..........................239
Vehicle identification number ...................................611
Vehicle stability control...........239
VSC............................................239V